Lausanne is a final match – Lausanne HC

The LHC will compete in Act VII of the semi-finals against HC Friborg-Gottéron this Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. in the Vaudoise Arena. The pre-match is presented to you by our main partner, Vaudoise Assurances.

A crazy comeback in the series

Doubt resulted at the end of Act IV and the third defeat of the LHC in the face of the Friborg dragons. Led 1-3 in the series, the lions were back to the wall and must imperatively win during the last three games to hope to play a second consecutive final.

Victorious 2-1 in front of the public of the Vaudoise Aréna earlier this week, the hope returned to the Lausanne heads. Authors of a successful performance, our players reassured each other by finally winning at home. It is with the knife between the teeth that the LHC then went to the BCF Arena. Galvanized by the prospect of playing a seventh and last home game, Geoff Ward’s men unrolled, achieving a magnificent performance in Friborg lands. Winners 4-1, the Lions were full of confidence before this last capital stage.

Fatigue is felt in the ranks of the two teams. The various protagonists accuse the blow after already 13 games played since the start of the final stages. However, despite the blows and exhaustion, our players do not abode. They proudly wear the colors of the LHC and prove that, even pushed in their last entrenchments, impossible is not Lausanne! For this seventh and last match, the recipe seems to have been found to unravel the Friborg wall. Success in PowerPlay has proven to be a saving in the last two victories, and our players will have to continue with this same meticulousness, which allows them to sanction the rare errors of the defense of the Dragons of HC Friborg-Gottéron.

All in red and white

This Saturday, April 12, the LHC plays The most crucial match of his season By welcoming Friborg-Gottéron for the decisive act VII of the semi-finals. The stakes are high: the winner of this meeting will rise to the National League playoffs final against the ZSC Lions, next Tuesday.

To push our lions to victory, we call All our supporters to mobilize in red and white ! Come dressed in club colors and proudly make your most beautiful LHC scarf To create an unforgettable atmosphere in the Vaudoise Aréna.

Thank you for your incredible passion and your unwavering support throughout this season.

The ranking at the end of the regular season

Players to follow

The first Vaudoise line finally shines with a thousand lights, as usual. Antti Suomela, Ahti Oksanen, Damien Riat… The danger comes again from all sides thanks to our three attackers. Large craftsmen of the last two successes of the LHC, the possible victory of the day will largely depend on their good condition. In the sparkling players’ department, Théo Rochette illuminated the LHC game in the first round against the SCL Tigers. A little more discreet since the start of the series against the HC Friborg-Gottéronour number 90 returned to its best level this Thursday, during act VI at the BCF Arena. Under a much better face, Theo is an essential asset in the Channel of the LHC.

In playoffs, the adage wants the best defense that prevails. If the advantage had first been taken by the dragons, led by an excellent Berra challenge (Yes, we repeat), the LHC found the seriousness and the application that it lacked to defend its cage. Our players give body and soul to protect the cage defended by Kevin Pasche. The perfect example? The increase in the number of shots blocked per game. Two players stand out in this exercise: Andrea Glauser (27 shots blocked since the start of the playoffs, 2.08 per game) and David Sklenicka (26 blocked shots, 2.17 per game). The vigilance of our rearguard is completed by that of our porter, Kevin Pasche. The number 33 of the LHC changed its dimension during the last meetings, literally disgusting the Friborg attackers. With only two goals conceded in the last two games, Kevin Displays a stop rate of 96.08 %.

The talent of Marcus Sörensen is undeniable. Deprived of his line friend, Lucas Wallmarkthe Swedish striker of HC Friborg-Gottéron There remains a constant threat to our lions in this series. His sense of goal and his shots as precise as powerful pose great difficulties in our defense. The Postfinance Top scorer yellow helmet of the number 9 of the dragons will be monitored with the greatest vigilance this Saturday.

Lars Leuenberger And his staff are fortunate to be able to count on executives who guide Friborg in the right direction. Vaudoise displacements Aréna seem to be particularly successful in Samuel Walser (4 points, dont 3 buts) et Julien jumpers (3 points, including 2 goals). The experience of the two men, as well as that of players as Ryan Gunderson or Raphael Diazseems to create a good synergy with the passion of young dragons, such as Jan Dorthe et Kevin Nicolet.

The last five games against HC Friborg-Gotteron

• 04/10/2025: HC Friborg-Gottéron 1-4 Lausanne HC
• 08/04/2025 : Lausanne HC 2-1- CH Friborg-Gottéron
• 05/04/2025 : HC Friborg-Gottéron 4-3 Lausanne HC (AP)
• 03/04/2025 : Lausanne HC 2-3 HC Friborg-Gottéron (AP)
• 04/01/2025: HC Friborg-Gottéron 0-1 Lausanne HC

Practical information

On the sidelines of this home playoff match at home, here is the practical information to know before the start of the game:

• 5 p.m. – Beginning of animations on the forecourt of the Vaudoise Arena (bars, foodtrucks, etc.)
• 6 p.m. – Opening of the Portes de la Vaudoise Arena
• 8 p.m. – Puck drop and start of the game